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Direct linkShanahan, Paul; Ahmad, Shahnaz; Smith, Kimberley; Palod, Swapnil; Fife-Schaw, Chris – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: Previous research indicated a high prevalence of disordered sleep among adults with learning disabilities, however issues with design impacted findings. The current systematic review aims to: (1) present how disordered sleep and sleep disorders amongst adults with learning disabilities are described in the literature, and (2) report on…
Descriptors: Incidence, Sleep, Adults, Learning Disabilities
Jennifer Forde; Paola Molina Bonilla; Arlene Mannion; Rory Coyne; Ross Haverty; Geraldine Leader – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a higher probability of developing co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. However, little is known about how these health conditions develop and impact the lives of the adult ASD population. This paper reviewed existing studies concerning factors affecting the health status…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Health Services, Sleep, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Akobirshoev, Ilhom; Mitra, Monika; Dembo, Robbie; Lauer, Emily – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
A retrospective data analysis using 2004-2014 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Nationwide Inpatient Sample was conducted to examine in-hospital mortality among adults with autism spectrum disorders in the United States compared to individuals in the general population. We modeled logistic regressions to compare inpatient hospital mortality…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Hospitals, Death
Finlayson, J.; Morrison, J.; Jackson, A.; Mantry, D.; Cooper, S.-A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Injuries are among the leading causes of death and disability in the world and a major public health concern. Falls are a common cause. Young persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) have a higher rate and different pattern of injuries than the general population, but little is known regarding adults. Methods: The aim of this study…
Descriptors: Accidents, Incidence, Injuries, Public Health
Wong, Chi Wai – Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
The aim of this study was to describe the health status profile and identify the healthcare needs of adults with intellectual disability (ID) residing in 18 of Hong Kong's residential care facilities. The author employed a cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire survey to collect data on 811 persons with ID (432 males, 53.3%, and…
Descriptors: Epilepsy, Heart Disorders, Incidence, Dementia
Haveman, Meindert; Perry, Jonathan; Salvador-Carulla, Luis; Walsh, Patricia Noonan; Kerr, Mike; Lantman-De Valk, Henny Van Schrojenstein; Van Hove, Geert; Berger, Dasa Moravec; Azema, Bernard; Buono, Serafino; Cara, Alexandra Carmen; Germanavicius, Arunas; Linehan, Christine; Maatta, Tuomo; Tossebro, Jan; Weber, Germain – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2011
Background: POMONA II was a European Commission public health-funded project. The research questions in this article focus on age-specific differences relating to environmental and lifestyle factors, and the 17 medical conditions measured by the POMONA Checklist of Health Indicators (P15). Method: The P15 was completed in a cross-sectional design…
Descriptors: Public Health, Check Lists, Life Style, Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedTohill, Carmel – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 1997
A study investigated whether the effects of anti-epileptic drugs were (carbamazepine, phenobarbitone, and phenytoin) related, to the incidence of fractures in 85 Irish patients. If patients were only on one antiepileptic drug, there appeared to be no correlation; however, if patients were taking a combination of three drugs, they were more likely…
Descriptors: Adults, Drug Therapy, Drug Use, Epilepsy
Peer reviewedAlvarez, Norberto; Williams, Ronda – Mental Retardation, 1998
This response supports previous findings by describing the experiences of the Wentham Developmental Center. This center found switching from Depakene to generic valproic acid was not associated with any change in the number of epileptic seizures. The occurrence of adverse gastrointestinal effects of valproic acid is addressed. (CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Drug Therapy, Epilepsy
